Triplex

A triplex is where you throw all 3 balls from the same hand in one go. Triplexes are commonly used in tricks with 5 or more balls & combinations of 1,2 or all 3 balls are caught in either of the hands. This tutorial covers what is also known as the 3 ball start. All 3 balls are thrown from one hand then each is caught individually.

Place all 3 balls in one hand in a triangle grip. Hold one ball between your little finger & the butt of your thumb, hold the next ball between your thumb & index finger & hold the third between your middle & ring fingers & the other 2 balls.

Start the throw with your arm down at waist level with your wrist bent backwards. Bring your arm up straight & flick your wrist forward so that the top ball of the triangle travels higher than the other two. As you release the balls snap your fingers open so that all 3 balls separate nicely in the air. Aim for the balls to split into a neat triangle, with 4 or 5 inches between each ball. If the balls are too close together your hands will bash into each other as you try to catch them, too far apart & you'll have to stretch wildly to gather everything in. For the same reason don't throw too high either; try to keep everything below head height.

After the throw immediately reach up & Claw the 2 lower balls, one in each hand. This is where it is important to have the balls separate when you throw them. Then start juggling. Simple.

While practising your 3 ball juggling have a go at a 3 ball triplex after every drop & you'll soon have the trick solid. Once you've learnt the basic throw in front of you can spice it up a bit.

Throw a triplex Under the leg. Exactly the same as before but looks that little bit better.

Throw a triplex Behind the back. Turn your body to the side & arch your back a bit so you can get the straight line motion of the throw. Turn your head to watch the balls as they come over your shoulder.

After the triplex Claw the two lower balls & let the third drop down into a Foot catch.

Everyone expects a juggler to go into a cascade after a fancy start, surprise the audience & go into the Shower, Mills Mess or some other pattern.